Jun 24th 2011 - Blackpool Championship Show

Judge:Mrs Charlotte Archibald

Entries: 141 for 166

Show Critique:

My sincere thanks to Blackpool & District Canine Society, for inviting me to judge at this level, for the first time. Even the weather was kind to us!!
A special thank you, to the exhibitors for your support, giving me the highest terrier entry, and the sheer joy of going over every exhibit, thank one and all.
It was a fabulous entry, numerically and depth of quality.
On the downside I found one cryptorchidic, one suspect tail, and a lot of dirty teeth, although mouths were generally good.
Coats were at various stages and in some cases they were the deciding factor, movement not too bad, the odd one “pinning in”.
There were some attractive exhibits of both genders, that went ‘cardless’ today, for me, there was just too much of them.

Puppy - Dog

handy sized grizzle in good jacket, easily spanned, good breadth of skull, strong muzzle, neat dark ears, just the right amount of bone, set well on his hocks, straight front, level topline finished off with carrot tail, moved true fore and aft. BPD

Graduate - Dog

grizzle/tan, what fine fettle this chap was in, well constructed of correct size, spanned easily, masculine head with excellent jaw/muzzle, neat ears, lovely dark eyes with keen expression, good neck length to well laid shoulders, well ribbed body covered in thick pliable pelt and excellent jacket, well muscled in hard condition, level topline to well set on carrot tail, looked like he could go non stop for a week and some more, moved with drive and enthusiasm, a pleasure to award him the DCC.

Open - Dog

lovely example of the breed, and great to go over, grizzle, masculine head with keen expression, good body length, easily spanned, narrow front, well angulated, in super jacket, moved steadily and with purpose, worthy of being a champion. RCC

Puppy - Bitch

well constructed grizzle, feminine ottery head, well set dark ears, good reach of neck, good shoulders, well ribbed, nice length of body, thick jacket, moved with confidence. BPB BP Delighted to see her go PG4.

Junior - Bitch

eye catching b/t young lady, correct double coat, thick and wiry, plenty of ticking, head has matured nicely, giving feminine expression, good breadth of skull, keen dark eye, neatly set ears, just enough bone, well set on her hocks ? level topline in profile and on the move ? to well set on carroty tail, moved with drive and purpose, delighted to award her RCC.

Open - Bitch

what a cracker, looks, as well as the tools for the job! B/t bitch that truly sparkled today, a dream to go over, so well constructed, of the right size, lovely feminine head with typical expression, good bone narrow front, neat feet that carried her effortlessly around the ring, showing off her wonderful thick harsh jacket, with great ticking, was pleased to hear she was shortlisted in the group. BCCBOB